Understanding we are Worthy, Capable, Connected, and Called to Adventure for a more Joyful and Resilient Life
I recently learned some important lessons from a bunny in my back yard. A few weeks ago, we had a storm here with a lot of snow and ice. During the storm we looked out our window and saw a bunny nestling in our garden box with the snow blustering down on it. The next… Continue reading Lessons a Bunny Taught Me about Hope: A Whimsical Watercolor
I have an important blog update! I have renamed my blog Resilient and More. A Quick Story about My Blog I have been blogging for close to ten years now, and it has been such a meaningful process full of growth and discovery. Thank you to all of you who have read my posts and… Continue reading An Important Blog Update–I have a New Blog Name
Love is Stronger will be back in 2025! Dear All: I am taking my annual holiday writing break and plan to be back in the New Year. See you soon, and I hope you have a beautiful holidays season.
The other day, I found a bumblebee asleep on a flower. At the beginning of the school year, I had a lot of flowers in bloom in my garden. So, I decided to take some to school to have on my desk in my office. So, I went outside in the morning to cut some… Continue reading Bumblebee Asleep on a Flower: a Whimsical Watercolor
I want to thank you this morning. There are a lot of hard things in the world. Bad things of course. But this morning, I was thinking of all the beautiful things for which I am thankful. These beautiful things are always around us, and we can always hold onto them when things get hard.… Continue reading “Thank You”: A Poem
Coneflowers and goldfinches: They have been bringing me a lot of happiness this summer. We have a rain garden in our front yard, which my husband planted a couple of years ago. And it has been in full bloom this summer. All photos in the post are by Shelly P. Johnson. It has a lot… Continue reading Coneflowers and Goldfinches: A Whimsical Watercolor
Today I refuse to believe . . . That our differences destroy us, That conspiracy is our destiny, Or that transcendence is gone, And that dialogue is dead, That vindictiveness is King, Or that creativity is poisoned, And that solutions are passe, That Bitterness is our name. Or that it’s us or them, And that… Continue reading Today I Refuse: A Poem
Christmas can be full of miracles. But Christmas can also be full of stress. Both of these are a part of my Christmas experience. First, I want to talk about Christmas stress. I was really lucky that growing up, I had lovely Christmases. My mom loves to decorate for Christmas, and she and Dad always… Continue reading About Christmas Stress and Miracles
This is a message from Resilience Mouse for when we feel too small: Small things are powerful. Don't underestimate the power of small actions, thoughts, words, and steps done with love. Keep reading for Shelly's commentary. All of us feel too small sometimes--like we don't have what it takes to succeed. Maybe we feel like… Continue reading Resilience Mouse: When We Feel Too Small
I am really excited because I published my first recorded online course and visualization. The course is titled the Four Basic Truths, and you can find it here at Thinkific: The Four Basic Truths. The visualization is a ten-minute visualization called The Greatest Grocery store that helps you connect to and nurture your spirituality. You… Continue reading My First Online Course and Visualization